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These programs are made possible by funding from:

The Legal Foundation of WashingtonCampaign for Equal Justice

Pierce County Law Firm CampaignTacoma-Pierce County Bar FoundationTacoma-Pierce County Bar Association

Neighborhood Legal ClinicLawhelp Center - walk-in clinics

Bankruptcy ClinicPro Se Family Law Clinic

South Hill Family Law ClinicProsecutor’s Office Family Law

Clinic for VeteransLakewood Pro Bono ClinicPCAF Wills Project Clinic3rd Thursday Wills Clinic

Record Expungement ClinicDriver Relicensing ClinicLandlord-Tenant ClinicsUrban Indian Legal ClinicFederal Civil Rights ClinicDisabled Veterans Clinic

Foreclosure ClinicLawyers Helping Youth Access School

First Tower621 Tacoma Ave. S., Suite 303

Tacoma, WA 98402Phone: (253) 572-5134

Toll Free: 1-888-822-5134Fax: (253) 627-5883

vls@tacomaprobono.orgwww.tacomaprobono.org

How to Contact theVolunteer Legal Services Program

FREELEGAL INFORMATION

ADVICEREPRESENTATION

2015

www.tacomaprobono.org

IS FORECLOSURE THREATENING YOUR HOME?

Homeowners AND renters can get legal advice at the HOME JUSTICE FREE LEGAL CLINIC

4th Wednesday of each monthcall (253) 572-5134 for an appointment!

Family law -- divorce, child support, parenting plans, paternity, custody, non-parental custody, guardianship, etc.

Landlord-tenant -- disputes, eviction, repairs, depositsHome ownership, foreclosure and other housing issues

Wills, probate and other estate issues -- power of attorney, living will, adult guardianship

Bankruptcy and other debt issues -- collection, garnishmentConsumer problems -- breach of contract, predatory

lending, unfair sales practicesSmall Claims CourtPersonal injury/torts

Education, school suspensions, extended foster careRecord expungement, driver relicensing

ImmigrationFederal civil issues -- voting rights, discrimination, prisoner

rights, free speech, religious freedom

Here's how to find free legal assistance from the Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association's Volunteer Legal Services Program (VLS) or another legal services program in our community:

If you are financially eligible (see below) and have a non-criminal legal problem in Pierce County, call Volunteer Legal Services at (253) 572-5134. If you reach voice mail, please leave one message and you will receive a call back within 48 hours.

You may also call CLEAR at 1-888-201-1014 weekdays from 9:15 a.m. until 12:15 p.m. to receive legal assistance by phone or to be referred to local resources for more help.

If you are age 60 and over, regardless of income, call CLEAR*Sr at 1-888-387-7111; however, seniors must be low-income to receive additional assistance through Volunteer Legal Services.

If you are not eligible for low-income legal services you may be able to receive referral to an attorney through the Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association's Lawyer Referral Service at (253) 383-3432 or through the WSBA Moderate Means Program at 1-855-741-6930. If you are pro se (representing yourself) the Internet is a valuable source of information.

What kinds of legal problems can I get help with?

More help, information and court forms:

www.washingtonlawhelp.orgwww.courts.wa.gov

WALK-IN CLINICS:

Lawhelp Center -- Walk-in intake, referral and assistance for family law and tenants’ rights. Times and locations vary. See www.tacomaprobono.org for current schedule.

CLINICS BY APPOINTMENT:

Call Volunteer Legal Services at (253) 572-5134 to make an appointment for the following clinics unless otherwise noted: Neighborhood Legal Clinic (Pierce County Law Library)Home Justice Free Legal Clinic for homeowners and tenants with foreclosure issues (VLS Office)Bankruptcy Clinics (Pierce County Law Library & VLS Office)Pro Se Family Law Clinic (VLS Office)South Hill Family Law Clinic (Pierce County Library South Hill Branch)University Place Family Law Clinic (3929 Bridgeport Way W)Lakewood Pro Bono Clinic (Lakewood Public Library)Pierce County Prosecutors Family Law Clinic for Veterans (VLS Office)Disabled Veterans Clinic at American Lake (appointments for residents only)Legal Help for Incarcerated People (appointments for inmates at Washington Corrections Center for Women only)3rd Thursday Wills Clinics (Pierce County AIDS Foundation Office and VLS Office) PCAF clients call (253) 383-2565, all others (253) 572-5134. Tenants’ Rights Clinics (VLS Office and Pierce County Law Library)Record Expungement & Driver Relicensing Clinics (VLS Office)Urban Indian Legal Clinic (South Puget Intertribal Planning Agency, 2316 S State St, Tacoma)Federal Civil Rights Clinic (US Courthouse, 1717 Pacific Ave, Room 3100) (206) 819-5084 to schedule appointment.

We may be able to help if you have a case in Pierce County even if you live in another Washington county or out of state; please give us a call for more information.

We are veteran & militaryfriendly!

Specific, easy-to-read information about how to proceed with many kinds of family law issues in Pierce County and information for tenants and

landlords about the Residential Landlord-Tenant Act are available at:

www.tacomaprobono.org

Household Size 200% 400% 1 $23,540 $63,720 2 31,860 63,720 3 40,180 80,360 4 48,500 97,000 5 56,820 113,640 6 65,140 130,280 7 73,460 146,920

Eligibility for most programs is 200%. Eligibility for foreclosure and veterans’ services is at 400%.

Need an interpreter?Let us know when you call. We will connect a

phone interpreter to schedule you and set up a free interpreter for your clinic appointment.

How do I get help? Free Legal Clinics

Be wise --get help online!